Fires can cause devastating damage to equestrian homes, horses and livestock. The best preventive measures you can take are to increase your awareness of the risks in your area and to prepare yourself as much as possible for a potential emergency. This holds true when you’re searching for properties anywhere in the country, from Indio and Rancho Mirage Real Estate to Texas, Wyoming, Montana or Virginia Real Estate.
Start by getting to know your local fire authorities. They will be able to help you increase your knowledge of the area and help you identify potential threats. They can also provide you with a list resources and contacts in case a fire actually does occur.
When it comes to maintenance, there are also many things you can physically do to keep equestrian homes as safe as possible.
• Make sure to keep the grass in laneways and buffer zones trimmed.
• Remove any flammable debris from the property on a regular basis and clear all debris from gutters. We often see lots of dried twigs and leaves on desert properties—alleviate these as they are like natural kindling and pose a very real threat.
• Avoid planting trees that are flammable, such as gum trees, pine trees, melalucas and conifers.
• Plant slow-growing trees—they tend to contain a lot of moisture in their leaves and smooth bark, which make them ideal choices for fire protection.
• Install a sprinkler system to keep you property green and less flammable—this is an ideal move for owners of Rancho Mirage Real Estate and other properties in hot, dry, desert regions.